Gold Coast Suns player Trent McKenzie has become the fourth member of his team to earn an AFL Rising Star nomination in their debut season.

Teammates Brandon Matera, Zac Smith and David Swallow have all previously been nominated.

The 19-year-old player has gathered 21 possessions and eight marks as the Suns defeated Richmond in Cairns on Saturday.

Suns coach Guy McKenna said Trent has the power, speed and ability to compete consistently at an AFL level.